Save Stacks of Cash on Smart Plugs, Soundbars, and More

The dog days of summer are fully upon us, as are some great post-Prime Day deals. The more widespread sales might've come to a close, but there are still plenty of worthwhile savings available, including clearance-level pricing on an Amazon smart plug, the best price on a Samsung flash drive, more than half off a Samsung soundbar, and much more.

Smart plugs are a great way to provide you with better control over your home, from scheduling when to turn lamps on and off to reducing your home energy usage (and electricity bill) and without the hassle of hardwiring them into your home's electricity system the way you have to with a smart outlet. And for a limited time, you can get the Amazon Smart Plug for next to nothing when you use the code PLUG at checkout.

One of our favorite smart plugs of 2023, it'll be especially handy if you already have an Alexa speaker to control any other smart devices you have at home. You can also set it up and control it directly through the Alexa smartphone app—even when you're not at home—so an Alexa smart hub or speaker isn't a strict requirement to use this plug as designed. (Though it's exclusive to Alexa and does require a Wi-Fi connection to function.)

Even with online storage services more prevalent than ever, there are still certain times when you'll want to keep files on an external storage device, and the Samsung FIT Plus 3.1 USB Flash Drive will fit the bill nicely.

Don't let this flash drive's tiny size fool you—it offers an impressive 128 GB of storage, along with quick 400 MB/s transfer speeds and USB 3.1 compatibility, with backward support for USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 to fit a wider range of devices from laptops to tablets to gaming consoles and beyond. This also means it's capable of quickly transferring larger files, be they videos, music, personal documents, and more.

The compact size of the Samsung FIT Plus Flash Drive works to its advantage as well. It's small enough to slip into even a coin purse, pocket, or slim wallet, and the risk of it accidentally getting bumped and knocked out of your laptop or console is extremely minimal. Get it for more than half off this weekend.

Surround sound systems are great for more immersive audio when watching your favorite TV show or playing video games, but they also involve a lot of setup, crisscrossing cables, and multiple speakers placed throughout the room. If you want to feel like you're in the middle of the on-screen action with fewer wires or don't have the space for half a dozen bulky speakers, the Samsung HW-Q910B Soundbar is well worth a look.

This soundbar automatically analyzes your room and calibrates the upper range tones to best fill your space, optimizing the sound output based on your room's acoustics to provide an enhanced audio experience tailored to your specific environment. And if you want more of a classic surround sound environment, it comes with two rear speakers you can place at the back of the room, further filling it with theater-like sound.

This soundbar also supports AirPlay 2, allowing you to wirelessly pair it with a compatible iPhone or other iOS device to play music. Additionally, it has Alexa built-in, enabling you to control the soundbar with voice commands, play music, and more, making it a convenient and versatile smart audio device. And if you plan to use it more for gaming, the Samsung HW-Q910B Soundbar also features Game Pro Mode to further boosts your gaming experience by utilizing up-firing speakers and 3D audio, creating a sound environment that moves around you, adding depth and realism to your gaming sessions. Buy it now for less than half of its full price.

Stylus pens are ideal for more precise typing, graphic design, and preventing fingerprints and smudges on your screen. If you have an iPad that you want to use for doodling or taking handwritten notes, don't miss out on this chance to grab the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) for only $5 more than its best-ever price.

One of the top iPad accessories of the year, this latest version of the original Apple Pencil boasts improved latency over the 1st Gen model and a flatter side that makes it easier to grip and hold. Its built-in pressure function, near nonexistent lag time, and matte-like tip will ensure the pencil glides smoothly against your tablet's screen, and it has a magnetic mount that allows you to securely attach it to the top of your iPad when not in use.

As a bonus, this mounting system will both sync and charge the stylus while it's mounted atop your tablet---no separate charger or battery changes required. You won't have to worry about it running out of juice in the middle of a marathon drawing or note-tasking session. As long as it's compatible with your iPad (as it's not backward compatible with older versions and generations), it's hard to go wrong with the Apple Pencil 2.

If you'd prefer to watch movies via a laser projector instead of on a TV for a more theater-like experience, you won't want to miss out on this Epson LS11000 4K Laser Projector. Ideal for personal indoor theaters, it utilizes advanced pixel-shifting technology to deliver a 4K resolution without compromising picture brightness. Coupled with its 2,500 lumens of color and 2,500 lumens of white brightness, this projector offers impressive brightness, even in environments with some degree of ambient lighting.

The projector is equipped with the Epson Picture Processor, which handles real-time color, contrast, HDR, frame interpolation, and resolution enhancement, as well as the Epson Cinema Lens to eliminate light leakage, further ensuring exceptional image quality.

Also noteworthy is the projector's fast refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, providing smoother motion for movies, videos, and games alike. So if you plan to play your favorite video games with your new laser projector, the Epson LS11000 4K Laser Projector is an excellent choice.

Even with Prime Day in the rearview mirror, there are still plenty of great sales available on other pieces of tech, whether it's more than half off a smart shower controller, the best prices on a solar generator, or one of the other money-saving deals available going into this weekend.